The head of the entertainment sector in the National Unity Platform (NUP), Buken Ali, also known as Nubian Li, has already announced his intention to contest for the Mayorship of Nakawa division in the upcoming 2026 general elections.
His political bid has met with resistance from some National Unity Platform members in Nakawa and also from a section of artists within the party.
This is because Nubian Li is contesting against Godfrey Luyombya, who enjoys significant support in Nakawa and is currently serving as the division's speaker.
Similar to Nubian Li, Luyombya has a history within the music industry and currently serves as the manager for musician Aziz Azion.
Artists including Nina Roz, Aziz Azion, and others have already declared their support for Godfrey Luyombya. They appeared together at an event organized by him in Nakawa recently.
King Saha, Zex Bilangilangi, Dax Vibes, among others, have also endorsed Nubian Li, which has caused a rift within the group.
The decision, however, rests with the elections management committee of the National Unity Platform, which will have to choose who they endorse for the Nakawa Mayorship in the coming months as they prepare for the 2026 general elections.
Despite this division, Nubian Li enjoys strong support from the party President Bobi Wine and grassroots supporters, making him a likely frontrunner.